The first-ever Aerodrome Operational Permit (AOP) has been issued by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) for the state-owned Gateway International Airport in Ilisan-Iperu.
With the airport’s historic approval, the airport becomes the first airport in the nation to achieve this status under the enhanced regulatory framework of the NCAA.
Following a successful flight inspection conducted by the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAM) on September 4, 2025, the Instrument Landing System/Distance Measuring Equipment (ILS/DME) installed on Runway 23 of the Gateway International Airport has been declared “totally satisfactory in all respects” and authorized for unrestricted use.
This was stated in a statement from Governor Dapo Abiodun’s senior special assistant, media, Tayo Mabeweje.
Governor Abiodun cited the achievement as proof of his administration’s plan to make Ogun State a hub for trade, investment, and global connectivity.
“This success benefits Nigeria as a whole, not just Ogun State,” he said. He referred to Gateway International Airport as a “new benchmark for aviation infrastructure” and a sign of progress.
According to the state, the certifications establish the Gateway International Airport as a game-changer in Nigeria’s aviation sector, promising safer and more reliable operations, direct international market access for farmers, job opportunities for youth, and reduced congestion at Lagos airports.
Source: Channels TV
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